Ippei Sasaki

Ippei Sasaki is an actor who hails from Shizuoka Prefecture. Sasaki's journey in the world of acting began in 2015 when he made his mark in the Japanese TV drama Majisuka Gakuen 5. His talent and dedication led him to further success, as he took on roles in renowned productions like the 2016 TBS drama The Full-Time Wife Escapist and the 2017 films Before We Vanish and The Limit of Sleeping Beauty. Continuing his momentum, Sasaki showcased his acting prowess in recent years, captivating audiences with his performances in notable works such as Cheat (2019) and The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window. Beyond his acting career, Sasaki's interests and skills are as diverse as his roles, including martial arts, boxing, choreography, and playing the shamisen.

Space Battleship Yamato (2010)

In 2199, five years after the Gamilons began an invasion of Earth, the planet has been ravaged by the aliens' bombs. The remnants of humanity have fled underground to escape the irradiated surface. One day, former pilot Susumu Kodai discovers a capsule sent from ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Takashi Yamazaki
CAST:  Hiroyuki Ikeuchi  •  Takuya Kimura  •  Meisa Kuroki  •  Toshiro Yanagiba

In 2199, five years after the Gamilons began an invasion of Earth, the planet has been ravaged by the aliens' bombs. The remnants of humanity have fled underground to escape the irradiated surface. One day, former pilot Susumu Kodai discovers a capsule sent from ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Takashi Yamazaki
CAST:  Hiroyuki Ikeuchi  •  Takuya Kimura  •  Meisa Kuroki  •  Toshiro Yanagiba

Beyond Outrage (2012)

As the police launch a full-scale crackdown on organized crime, it ignites a national yakuza struggle between the Sanno of the East and Hanabishi of the West. What started as an internal strife in Outrage has now become a nationwide war in Outrage Beyond.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Takeshi Kitano
CAST:  Ryo Kase  •  Takeshi Kitano  •  Toshiyuki Nishida  •  Shun Sugata

As the police launch a full-scale crackdown on organized crime, it ignites a national yakuza struggle between the Sanno of the East and Hanabishi of the West. What started as an internal strife in Outrage has now become a nationwide war in Outrage Beyond.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Takeshi Kitano
CAST:  Ryo Kase  •  Takeshi Kitano  •  Toshiyuki Nishida  •  Shun Sugata

Honey and Clover (2006)

Adapted from the popular manga of the same name, director Masahiro Takada's coming of age drama follows five Hama Art College students as they prepare to venture out into the real world on a great voyage of self-discovery.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Masahiro Takata
CAST:  Yu Aoi  •  Yûsuke Iseya  •  Ryo Kase  •  Megumi Seki

Adapted from the popular manga of the same name, director Masahiro Takada's coming of age drama follows five Hama Art College students as they prepare to venture out into the real world on a great voyage of self-discovery.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Masahiro Takata
CAST:  Yu Aoi  •  Yûsuke Iseya  •  Ryo Kase  •  Megumi Seki

The Limit of Sleeping Beauty (2017)

Aki is an unsuccessful 29-year-old actress who eventually became a magician's assistant. While pretending to be hypnotised on the stage, Aki finds the boundary between reality and illusion becoming increasingly vague. For Aki, the only beautiful memory she has was ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ken Ninomiya
CAST:  Yuki Sakurai  •  Nino Furuhata  •  Issey Takahashi  •  Ippei Sasaki

Aki is an unsuccessful 29-year-old actress who eventually became a magician's assistant. While pretending to be hypnotised on the stage, Aki finds the boundary between reality and illusion becoming increasingly vague. For Aki, the only beautiful memory she has was ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ken Ninomiya
CAST:  Yuki Sakurai  •  Nino Furuhata  •  Issey Takahashi  •  Ippei Sasaki

Godzilla Minus One (2023)

In postwar Japan, Godzilla brings new devastation to an already scorched landscape. With no military intervention or government help in sight, the survivors must join together in the face of despair and fight back against an unrelenting horror.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Takashi Yamazaki
CAST:  Ryunosuke Kamiki  •  Minami Hamabe  •  Yuki Yamada  •  Munetaka Aoki

In postwar Japan, Godzilla brings new devastation to an already scorched landscape. With no military intervention or government help in sight, the survivors must join together in the face of despair and fight back against an unrelenting horror.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Takashi Yamazaki
CAST:  Ryunosuke Kamiki  •  Minami Hamabe  •  Yuki Yamada  •  Munetaka Aoki

GIANT CRYBABY (1999)

Film by Yoshihiro Fukagawa, 1999.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yoshihiro Fukagawa
CAST:  Ryuta Watanabe  •  Hiromi Otsubo  •  Masashi Akiyama  •  Saori Tsukada

Film by Yoshihiro Fukagawa, 1999.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yoshihiro Fukagawa
CAST:  Ryuta Watanabe  •  Hiromi Otsubo  •  Masashi Akiyama  •  Saori Tsukada